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Neuro/ ortho: nerve roots Flashcards

1
Q

Signs/ symptoms of a nerve root compression

L3

(sensory/motor/ reflex/ stretch tests)

A

SENSORY
Numb over anterior thigh

MOTOR
Weak quads

REFLEX
Reduced knee reflex

STRETCH TEST
Positive femoral stretch test

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Signs/ symptoms of a nerve root compression

L4

(sensory/motor/ reflex/ stretch tests)

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SENSORY
Numb over anterior aspect of knee

MOTOR
Weak quads

REFLEX
Reduced knee reflex

STRETCH TEST
Positive femoral stretch test

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Signs/ symptoms of a nerve root compression

L5

(sensory/motor/ reflex/ stretch tests)

A

SENSORY
Numb over dorsum of foot

MOTOR
Weak foot/ big toe dorsiflexion

REFLEX
Reflexes intact

STRETCH TEST
Positive sciatic nerve stretch test

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Signs/ symptoms of a nerve root compression

S1

(sensory/motor/ reflex/ stretch tests)

A

SENSORY
Numb over postero-lateral aspect of leg, lateral aspect of foot

MOTOR
Weak foot plantarflexion

REFLEX
Reduced ankle reflex

STRETCH TEST
Positive sciatic nerve stretch test

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